An elegant Red-necked Grebe (Podiceps grisegena) glides the calm waters. The morning light dampers the contrasts and highlight the breeding plumage of this Grebe. In the background, high-pitched sounds like a bright “krrik” or “krílük” give the early morning a special sound. These are the many Common Teals (Anas crecca) that otherwise like to hide… Continue reading Mecklenburg´s Switzerland: a true paradise for ornithologists
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Recommendations for a stay in the Stelvio National Park
On the edge of the majestic Alps, where rugged peaks rise into the sky and – supposedly – untouched landscapes stretch as far as the eye can see, lies the enchanting Zugspitz region. Embedded in this breathtaking expanse lies the Eibsee, a green-blue sparkling jewel in the middle of the mountain forest. In the early,… Continue reading Recommendations for a stay in the Stelvio National Park
Bathing Eurasian Jays in Brandenburg
After a long, hot summer day in the already drought-poor southern Brandenburg, the air still shimmers slightly over the field. The chattering calls of Eurasian Jays (Garrulus glandarius) can be heard in the trees all along. But nothing can be seen. Suddenly, one of the jays lands at the edge of a shallow spring draining… Continue reading Bathing Eurasian Jays in Brandenburg
Bird photography in your own garden: use of a camouflage tent
At the beginning of last winter, I watched with interest the hustle and bustle around the bird table in our garden during breakfast. It was a beautiful morning with sunshine. A Great Spotted Woodpecker (Dendrocopos major) kept coming to the bird feeder because he thought he would find sunflower seeds there. A little later, a… Continue reading Bird photography in your own garden: use of a camouflage tent
Kohlmeise beim Baden in den Mangrovengebieten Malaysias
Die Tropfen spritzen meterweit. Ausgiebig badet eine farblos erscheinende Kohlmeise in dem seichten Wasser einer Schale an einem verlassenen Fischerdörfchen. Die Federn sind völlig durchnässt. Da wir uns aber in den Mangrovengebieten Malaysias befindet kann es die in Europa einheimische Kohlmeise (Parus major) nicht sein. Dazu wäre sie auch zu eintönig gefärbt. Stattdessen handelt es… Continue reading Kohlmeise beim Baden in den Mangrovengebieten Malaysias
Bird photography in your backyard: What to consider
20 small birds are constantly on the move between a garden bush and the nearby birdhouse. Right away I can identify Great Tits (Parus major), Blue Tits (Cyanistes caeruleus), Nuthatches (Sitta europaea), Greenfinches (Chloris chloris), Goldfinches (Carduelis carduelis) and House Sparrows (Passer domesticus). While Great Tits and Blue Tits prefer to fly to the feeder,… Continue reading Bird photography in your backyard: What to consider
Bramblings in preparation for migration
Polyphonic, high-pitched calls resound from the dense tops of a pine forest at the edge of a sports field in southern Brandenburg, only 50 km away from Berlin. The calls can be heard from far away and are characterized by their rather squawking pitch. The birds can be heard from different directions. It must be… Continue reading Bramblings in preparation for migration
My backyard, garden bird photography near Berlin
I’m really enjoying my garden bird photography at the moment. Since October I have had a feeding place for the birds in the garden. The feeding site is quite busy. But there are many birds of prey here on the outskirts of the village. I think the most dangerous is the resident male Eurasian Sparrowhawk… Continue reading My backyard, garden bird photography near Berlin
Eichelhäher im handfesten Streit im Winter
Eine ausdrucksstarke, dynamische Szene der sich im Flug vehement streitenden Eichelhäher (Garrulus glandarius) ist kein Kinderspiel. Die beiden Streithähne sind großartig mit offenen Flügeln und den schönen Farben vor der offensichtlich winterlichen Kulisse in Szene gesetzt. Ein echter Tanz der Häher. Ein wunderbar dynamisches und lebendiges Bild! Die technische Umsetzung heißt in erster Linie beide… Continue reading Eichelhäher im handfesten Streit im Winter
Great Tit inspects Hoopoe-nest
With spread wings, the Great Tit (Parus major) swoops towards a hole in a wooden wall. The Tit inspects the large round hole for a good 3 seconds during the approach, flying sometimes less than 10 cm from the entrance. The pair of Great Tits has been doing gymnastics around an open shelter or… Continue reading Great Tit inspects Hoopoe-nest
Bramblings in autumn forest
It prevails, wonderfully calm autumn weather. Otherwise, autumn is associated with rain and storm. It promises to be a sunny October day. In the morning I set off for a longer walk in the Brandenburg quarry forests. The sun penetrates the haze, over which is a steel-blue sky spread. After the first few meters, a… Continue reading Bramblings in autumn forest
Eurasian jays feeds on songbird
Since October I have had a feeding place for the birds in the garden. There are many birds of prey here on the edge of the village. where the most dangerous I think is the resident female Eurasian Sparrowhawk (Accipiter nisus). In any case, it is clear to the rest of the birds that it… Continue reading Eurasian jays feeds on songbird